US EditionTrump announces new fighter jet mission at Michigan air base alongside Gov. Whitmer
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump revealed that 21 new F-15EX fighter jets will be deployed to replace the aging A-10 aircraft at Selfridge Air National Guard Base near Detroit.
- This announcement followed years of lobbying by Michigan officials, including Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who has softened her stance toward Trump to secure the base's future amid retirement of the A-10 fleet.
- Trump emphasized Selfridge's importance for North American defense and praised Whitmer's advocacy, while the new jets are expected to arrive by fiscal 2028 and complement an incoming KC-46A tanker squadron.
- Trump stated that the Boeing-built F-15EX jets are "the best in the world" and emphasized that their arrival will ensure Selfridge Air National Guard Base remains a leading force in air defense for North America. He also noted the base’s significant role in the region, supporting approximately 5,000 military and civilian jobs and contributing around $850 million to the local economy each year.
- The announcement may stabilize Selfridge's role but comes amid rising Michigan unemployment at 5.5%, with uncertainty about political costs Whitmer may face despite this bipartisan success.
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